'Living The Ironlife' - In search of the 600lb+ Deadlift And Arrogance

[DominationStation]

In on deadlifting

[mm55]

easy pulls are easy for ILO, long program though. heavy squat lockouts feel ok on the knee?

[PeterGibbons316]

You walk out the 500 or just go straight up with it and then back down?

That is a lot of weight to have on your back - even if it is just for a tiny bit of the ROM.

[dopamine72]

Damn those are some strong ass squat lockouts Chris. They were really that easy? Would like to see a vid.

[carnage1985]

I reckon 500 on my back would snap me in half!

I like how you work up to the singles in 3s for the deadlift.
Even at the low weight.
I tend to rep 8-10 until I hit the 300s then change to trips and singles.
Might try your way.

[jshaw5]

I don't know if I could move 500 lol. Nice start, good luck with the program.

[Ironlife]

In on deadlifting

Yep youll see plenty of vids too of these singles bro, nothing too heavy yet

easy pulls are easy for ILO, long program though. heavy squat lockouts feel ok on the knee?

Yeah lol, the first set of 410 wasnt too fast but then next few flew up nicely with some good speed. Not much exertion really.

Yes thanks big man, knee was fine. 500lb squat lockout isnt too bad at all really, but bit of weight on the back though as you know since u have actually squatted it! and more.

You walk out the 500 or just go straight up with it and then back down?

That is a lot of weight to have on your back - even if it is just for a tiny bit of the ROM.

The latter, just go up and down with it on the back.

Damn those are some strong ass squat lockouts Chris. They were really that easy? Would like to see a vid.

Yeah easy brah srs, all my band usage on box squats a while back has made me pretty capable of standing/unracking heavy weight in the squat. But these are great, they build tremendous power off floor too when doing squats, downside is they are taxing on the CNS.

Getting vids from week 2-3 onwards. When weight is more interesting

I reckon 500 on my back would snap me in half!

I like how you work up to the singles in 3s for the deadlift.
Even at the low weight.
I tend to rep 8-10 until I hit the 300s then change to trips and singles.
Might try your way.

Hah i doubt it bro, 500lb standing is not overly heavy. Just squatting it is lol.

I always go for trips or doubles when ramping up, it keeps reps all good form and solid speed too

I don't know if I could move 500 lol. Nice start, good luck with the program.

You could man, when racked at low sternum.

Thanks alot will be fun

[The Shoeless Wonder]

need heavier lockouts brah

[adamsz]

Anywhere I can read up about this Hudson program?

[Ironlife]

need heavier lockouts brah

Yeah true, 12 weeks to go so plenty time to load these up. Might get over 700lb soon enough, which was your best

Anywhere I can read up about this Hudson program?

Yeah here mate

http://www.hudsonpowerteam.org/hudso...l_deadlift.htm

[mm55]

Yeah here mate

http://www.hudsonpowerteam.org/hudso...l_deadlift.htm

I think I'm going to join you in the hudson DL program, try to get my DL up to the mid 5's. I can squat right now but I can definitely do rack lockouts (DLs don't bother the knee at all). Will start next week with what they have laid out in that link. I'll probably do the squat lockouts and SLDLs on leg day though.

[Ironlife]

I think I'm going to join you in the hudson DL program, try to get my DL up to the mid 5's. I can squat right now but I can definitely do rack lockouts (DLs don't bother the knee at all). Will start next week with what they have laid out in that link. I'll probably do the squat lockouts and SLDLs on leg day though.

Oh nice! That would be cool bro.

Blizzy is going to run it starting next week, it starts at like 73% 1RM for deadlift singles and they recommend 3-5 for the first 7 weeks or so. Going to be fun

[Ironlife]

'BENCH PRESS FOCUS' ----WORKOUT A



GYM WEIGHT--------------205lbs
SESSION DURATION--------0 hr 55 mins
REST TIMES ---------------2-3 mins
WEATHER------------------20C (68) nice


Purple= (work set) Red= (PR)


NOTES:Week 3 Powerhouse, hit 270 with 5 reps for a few sets and felt good.. Big day at work and lots of stress with not much eating made this workout tough and was very tired. Got done what needed to be done, first set of 270 wasnt bad for 5 reps but last 2 were tough as hell. Shouldnt be this tough but i wasnt in good condition. Wouldnt life be simple if we could lift and not work at all. Another note was interesting i found the paused benching earlier this week helped with weights around 185-245, this seems lightening quick tonight, but once 270 came on it all slowed down alot more so than last time with 270. Might try some more dynamic work next week and smash out 270x6.




warm ups
--light stretches


Bench Press wk3
125x8
185x8
225x5
245x5
270x5
270x5
270x5
280x2
280x2
Wasnt feeling this at all tonight, no way i could have hit the 4th set tonight but oh well, we have these days i guess

Band Pushdowns
x12
x12
x12

Light Incline DB Work
40sx20
40sx20

Face Pulls 2x red bands
x11
x11
x11

[Juggernaut0]

Nice work man. Don't sweat it, we all have one of those days.

[mm55]

I know those days sweet ILO ^^^^ no worries, rest up and get at it next time.

Oh nice! That would be cool bro.

Blizzy is going to run it starting next week, it starts at like 73% 1RM for deadlift singles and they recommend 3-5 for the first 7 weeks or so. Going to be fun

Meant to say I can't squat right now but can still DL/do squat lockouts. So 3-5 singles for the first 7 weeks? Got it. Will start Sunday.

[carnage1985]

still looks pretty good to me mate

270 x 5 then the dirty doubles!!
If i did that exact workout I'd be the happiest man in the world lol

[Woody-5]

270 3x5 and it's an off day? Impressive stuff mate! Hate those weeks when work and life is stressful- hard to get in enough calories to fuel the big sessions. Great job putting in the work

[400Lb Gorilla]

good solid benching despite not feeling it. it happens though.... if you recall my attempt at 315 THAT was a pretty bad bench day.

BTW, update me on everything lately as far as injuries(hopefully none), PRs, and when the hell you plan on pulling 600

[Ironlife]

Nice work man. Don't sweat it, we all have one of those days.

Yeah for sure, feeling good today though

I know those days sweet ILO ^^^^ no worries, rest up and get at it next time.



Meant to say I can't squat right now but can still DL/do squat lockouts. So 3-5 singles for the first 7 weeks? Got it. Will start Sunday.

Yeah bro., saw your lockouts tonight. Thats some serious weight on the back man

still looks pretty good to me mate

270 x 5 then the dirty doubles!!
If i did that exact workout I'd be the happiest man in the world lol

Thanks for saying so carnage man., wasnt bad but just was feeling weak and tired.

270 3x5 and it's an off day? Impressive stuff mate! Hate those weeks when work and life is stressful- hard to get in enough calories to fuel the big sessions. Great job putting in the work

Yeah those busy weeks arent fun bro, it gets annoying but thats life.

The main stuff got done and no failed reps which is the main thing.

good solid benching despite not feeling it. it happens though.... if you recall my attempt at 315 THAT was a pretty bad bench day.

BTW, update me on everything lately as far as injuries(hopefully none), PRs, and when the hell you plan on pulling 600

--injuries are all but gone, knee is feeling great and squatting painfree now.
--recovery needs work, i need more veggies and proper foods to aid recovery.
--No real PRs last few weeks, just on a rebuilding phase on hudson deads and should see me high 500s in 3 months.

Nice benching from you i saw!

[400Lb Gorilla]

--injuries are all but gone, knee is feeling great and squatting painfree now.
--recovery needs work, i need more veggies and proper foods to aid recovery.
--No real PRs last few weeks, just on a rebuilding phase on hudson deads and should see me rip 600 off the floor in 3 months.

Nice benching from you i saw!

-good
-good
---fixed

thanks IL i have another plan entirely for getting my next maxes. should be fun

[Jrahe42]

ILO do J bench again

[Ironlife]

-good
-good
---fixed

thanks IL i have another plan entirely for getting my next maxes. should be fun

Lucky man! Your so solid bro, i love seeing you in white t shirts

ILO do J bench again

Im at wk 4 of PowerHouse., went from 320-330 on it last cycle and hoping for 335x1 in 2 weeks time. THEN its back to J bench for the remainder of my 12 weeks on hudson.

[dopamine72]

Nice benching for not being 100% bro. Hope you're doing well.

[Ironlife]

Nice benching for not being 100% bro. Hope you're doing well.

Next week will be better mate, 270x6 for sets. Im alright, im just worried about you

[LegosInMyEgos]

ILO my new program is in.



http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=143788221

[Ironlife]

ILO my new program is in.



http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=143788221

Im liking it man, might have to attempt this soon

[Ironlife]

'LOWER REPETITION/RECOVERY' ----WORKOUT B



GYM WEIGHT--------------204lbs
SESSION DURATION-------1 hr 11 mins
REST TIMES ---------------2 mins
WEATHER------------------19C (67F) wet/stormy

Purple= (work set) Red= (PR)


NOTES:Hit some squats again tonight, and since im on hudson now i want to keep this workout of the week for recovery/repetition work. Will be good to get in some high reps for the low body. Well no knee pain again tonight on the knee which is damn good. Worked up to 275 for reps and i havent squatted 275 since around early feb i think.. so i was happy with them actually. Still some good morning on some reps and not quite found the groove but getting better each week. Feels good to squat and feel no pain! Smashed out some heavy high rep Kneeling squats too, light weight. PRs on accessories will be broken EVERY workout while on hudson, im serious about 580+ so training must reflect that





warm ups
--light stretches
--band work


Recovery Squats
135x6
135x8 <--- tight still around hips
225x3
245x3
275x4
275x4 ----> lost groove on 3rd rep.
275x2
275x2
No knee pain which is cool, went for some nice doubles to keep form strict and reinforce technique. Tried pushing abs out against belt on descent and worked well i thought. 275 felt light which is darn good sign

'Close Stance' Good Mornings (no belt)
200x8
200x8
200x8

Wide Stance Good Mornings (no belt)
135x12
135x11
135x11
These felt so good tonight, all slow reps

Kneeling Squats
225x10
225x11
315x12 <--- woot, pretty easy actually.
Loving these again, doing them slowly and for high reps too. Feels great and is noticeable carryover to deads

Resistance Band Leg Curls 2x red bands
x12
x15
x15
x15

[mm55]

Nice bro, really glad to hear no knee pain, I'm jealous. Everything looks good there, solid recovery effort.

[Ironlife]

Nice bro, really glad to hear no knee pain, I'm jealous. Everything looks good there, solid recovery effort.

I was a little tentative throwing on 275, since always had knee issues with this weight {even though its light} since dec'11. But slowly and surely they are on the rise again

Hudson week 2 coming up, 425x1 (x3) singles.

[im2manly]

I pulled 565 with ease just for you mate!